Track Laying Begins

[@kevinmottram9491]

Yes, resist the temptation to put extra lines, sidings etc, in to where you've planned the rural section. Real railways run through rural settings much more than they do through towns etc, and not many people model that, though of course not everyone has the space to do so. You do however, and I think it would look really good to have trains running through the countryside, then in to your town area. Great work on the redesign too, you have really transformed your layout.

[@standclear502]

Love those sweeping curves 😍 and big changes 💪🏻

[@Sandlingjunction]

A mammoth operation ahead, just subbed you, enjoying what you have done so far. Best wishes Paul at No Name Junction

[@alexhill9169]

Amazing, I love your layout and I cannot wait to see it progress. I think on your rural section keep it to the two tracks and go to town on scenery, go for some sweeping rolling hills or even a cliff/cutting kind of thing, a nice thing like that on one side would look sweet.

[@MrVinnyh]

On your question on extra sidings (ballast Yard) I think it would be too much, farmers fields make a scenic break and a relief to the eye. Keep the TMD short and sweet, don't forget staff car-parking will take a bit of room. I struggled to visualizes were the tracks were going to go! but once Hatton's track team had done their magic it looks good. My own layout Black Robin has just been totally lifted from being around the spare bedroom, it will now be a shorter end to fiddle yard lay-out. I found the section by the door way was a obstruction (had intended the build a bridge section, never done), which was stopping me entering the Black Robin room and progressing with the lay-out. The name Black Robin comes from a pub in Kent after a gang of Hi-way men. which intrigued me when I drove past Black Robin Lane on the A2.

[@GowertonParkway]

vince halls do you have any footage of your layout on KZbin?

[@crunchynutsteamfilms5043]

Regarding the rural section, I would try some hills and more variant levels rather than keeping it flat. Also, between the TMD and the crossover, perhaps a few houses as a town that size probably wouldn't end without some form of housing. You have made fab progress and I look forward to more!

[@DuanLeadingham]

In the space u could have some abandoned sidings with the rails in paint to look rusted and have lots of grass inbetween covering it up and then a fence then some country side hills

[@mosherlad]

I agree with keeping the area basic scenery otherwise it will end up too cluttered. Also with the tmd area you've put the 5 roads I know it is loosely placed but I think it would be worth dropping the one closest to the board edge as it looks a bit levered in. Great video with speedy progress. David

[@matthewbull7]

Excellent progress so I enjoy seeing your latest videos !

[@BearwoodWestYard]

Great to see more progress, especially in the heat! Perhaps you could have a farm in the area that ballast Sidings were suggested, to keep with the rural theme? As a farm offers plenty of variety - from farming animals to crops. You could have a tractor harvesting up the crops or a Land Rover with a farmer checking up on the cattle or sheep? Just a suggestion. Keep up the good work and look forward to more. All the best - Jordan

[@hornbymag]

Looking good Marcus - curved points are the way forward for the best siding lengths in storage yards. We used lots of them on Twelve Trees.

[@GowertonParkway]

Hornby Magazine Thanks , they are definitely the way forward :-)

[@JPoulAndersson]

Thanks for the update, excellent work as per expected from Mr. Parkway..😀👍🏻

[@TheDaf95xf]

Well done your hard work has paid off ........ 😊 Operationally you’ll get a lot more pleasure out of your model railway 😄 Looking forward to the scenery now and some operating sessions 👍🏻 Stevie

[@Jmphotography23]

looking brilliant wish i had that much space. The are does look good empty but what about a fuel depot for tank trains or like other have said a small ballast yard which would still allow you to build the scenery around it.

[@tomalog1]

Great looking layout, I wouldn't add anymore track, I would add embankments and make it more rural. I would however change the track leaving the TMD area going through towards to rural area by straightening it out and making the turnout a little closer to the TMD area. Keep up the good work, Steve

[@pauls5981]

Fantastic video on your update love it keep the good work up

[@TrentValleyRailway]

You are right not to fill up the space with more track, a nice rural scenic section would look great. Thanks for the update. Cheers Matt

[@matthewevans7382]

Love the look of the layout. Personally I think less is more. A nice bit of greenery / landscaping would make a good contrast to the TMD. It would be similar to Margam as you head towards Bridgend. Looking forward already to your next instalment.

[@nigelcarter9503]

Good progress has been made. Impressive.

[@jamfieldcentral372]

Brilliant update, if I may suggest perhaps a disconnected branch line connection. You won't have to run train's over it plus it'll add a diorama of sorts too. Paul

[@saltleywsc]

looking good mate ! less is more !

[@sparky107107]

wow you got lots of work done, and looks fantastic. the size of the yard should prove useful.

[@Charlie-bg1ur]

Great video and great layout I recon you keep it rather scenic however maybe a cool investment could be a turntable at the back of your depot.

[@greghale9972]

Congratulations on your progress to date. I`m inclined to agree with you current ideas and as you say it is very tempting to add extra track just because you have a space to fill. I don`t think you need to install any more track in that area. Looking forward to your next video. Cheers Greg

[@GowertonParkway]

Greg Hale Thanks Greg, I'm glad you agree. Putting track everywhere is an easy trap to fall into , and I'm keen to avoid it

[@BeetonHoughJunction]

from watching the last video when you said you was going to rip it up I was confused on what you had planned but from this update I can see where your wanting the layout to go in terms of progression scenic's and running trains, the new section looks really good don't know if you could bank it slightly and have the scenic's around that part as a cutting so when your HST goes through looks like its snaking through the country side possibly have a small road on the back section or even the front with a few train spotters standing at the side taking photo's, I agree with what UK DIESEL AND ELECTRIC Railway modelling has said about a catch point or a head shunt as they prototypical and would look good as a sand drag thanks for sharing will re-watch this video again when I come to laying out my fiddle yard when I come to it as it will help me with track thanks again Beeton Hough Junction (Dave C)

[@kateweller7745]

Great development! The new exit from the goods yard needs a trap siding to protect the main line. Maybe with a sand drag. I would keep the new section simple countryside to balance out the layout. In real life there is probably 90% plain track and only 10% stations, siding and junctions.

[@GowertonParkway]

Katy Weller Hi Katy . Totally agree about the trap point, I just need to buy it , but it will 100% be included :-)

[@paularmstrong4546]

Layouts looking great, bring on the next video.

[@GowertonParkway]

Paul Armstrong Thanks Paul !

[@Anthony.1967]

Hi great video in the space you where speaking about I would put two nice hill side with a tunnel would look very nice

[@mattmaz2]

Great progress ! 😁👍👌

[@robstrains8711]

Hi great video, I would be tempted to put another station into the area you are unsure about that would then give you a destination from your other station and would give a lot more enjoyment.

[@JAMESDEMU-RailwayModeller]

Well done on the 1000 subs mate (gave you a shout out on my 1000 sub video). Layout is looking like it's nearly done already. You've certainly been busy. I agree with you. Keep it simple, less is more.

[@GowertonParkway]

JAMES DEMU Thanks mate ! I've got to catch up with all my KZbin subscriptions over the weekend so I'll have a look, I appreciate the mention ! Defo nearly not finished , I've got so much to do ! I'm creating more work form myself !

[@csxrensville5105]

Excellent progress on the layout. On the new section I would keep it simple, landscape or perhaps a small industrial estate, just slightly higher than track level and scenery as well of course. Have you thought about putting a cant on the curved track? Would look good with a Voyager unit going round it. Keith

[@stevebryce-grant1107]

If you want countryside why not at the rear small hills with trees and maybe fields with cows in the front could be just plain fields on very shallow hills so it looks like a small cutting

[@gmantree]

Great progress Marcus, one thing i would do is put a headshunt where the new freight line joins the mainline, maybe model it overgrown? Graham.

[@GowertonParkway]

gmantree Hi Graham , yep I'm going to put that in , I just don't have the spare point t the moment, but I'm looking to model it as a sand trap / drag.b

[@marcusgw1990]

Great Video maybe a single platform enough to hold a car DMU for a country park maybe in the area by the TMD

[@ozzyd9001]

what progress. brilliant. if you have to do anything with that space, then if it was me i would a leave it alone. b put a small country station just 2 platforms for local trains to stop at. other then that brilliant update

[@johnlang28]

Loving the curves you've installed. I'd keep the rural area as it is, maybe build a hillside up to the back of the base boards so it looks like the trains are exiting a cutting into the urban area.

[@GowertonParkway]

John Lang thanks , yes I'm planning on keeping it rural for sure.

[@peterfradley697]

i like to watch all model railways and this a new one on me and well produced lets see more please

[@GowertonParkway]

I am glad you like it, thank you.

[@trickymc2299]

How about rather than working sidings extend a line from the TMD and have a scrap metal yard you can place a few scrap wagons or locos and then build a bit of scenery with scrap metal around it?...

[@kingstonjunctionmodelrailway]

I think you should add a bridge there and a single siding with an office with a Hornby brake down crane and couch

[@PiddleInTheMarshbyMarkIreland]

I agree with you, leave it rural. You could add an abandoned country station that has been converted to a home or just leave it as abandoned which gives you something to focus on and not just all grass. Rural is the way

[@stocktonjunction]

Hi could u tell me what make the yard light is that u have in the tmd/ depot area please and is it a working one or just a dummy

[@kevindonnelly9811]

Suggestion for area: either keep it countryside or add a heritage line like new junction. he did it and it works really well. dont clog it up whatever you do. the less busier area will add balance to the rest of your layout!

[@spare1114]

Love the HST.

[@parttimespotter2027]

How about a abandoned branch line ? It could have come off the main line about half way along to a bricked up tunnel portal.

[@davidmckie7128]

Keep it rural and maybe put a hill at the back for a bit of contrast with the level areas.

[@michaelphelps9555]

thats a good layout you have there 🚆🚄

[@ironknobsteelworks4063]

Hey up, where did you get the tata steel background scenery from? cheers.

[@WHRBERT]

Looking brill, I'd leave the new track as is, with maybe an shallow cutting/embankment each side. Btw, is the far headshunt on the Nuclear flask area long enough for a flask and loco to enable a shunt to be made to the siding by the road?

[@GowertonParkway]

Mark Herbert Thanks Mark , I was thinking a cutting may be the order of the day. Regarding the flasks , No , that siding is use as loco stabling only.

[@robincusdin1501]

Try a nice hilly farm with small lanes, tall hedges and water in the form of a stream in that area. Would be idillic.

[@NewcastleCentralOOGauge]

Lot of good progress again. I'd leave that scenic area pretty sparse. You've got a lot of other sections that are fairly busy and have a lot going on, so would be good to have just a quiet scenic break where you can watch trains go by. Iain

[@GowertonParkway]

Newcastle Central (OO Gauge) I agree , that's what I think I'm going to go for !

[@LB91119]

You could put some Allotments in the empty area

[@michaelchurchward3568]

Based on personal experience don't try to fill all raw space you have with track lrsvr room for some detailed scenery and buildings, Nor every building needs a siding. detail the TMD as much as you can (Lights, fuel stands, service pits etc, That being said you have a winner there. Mike

[@ianashley7119]

A steel works would of put some operational features to the yard

[@jimsmoter4510]

Looking good. What does TMD mean ? Thanks

[@GowertonParkway]

Traction Maintenance Depot

[@jimsmoter4510]

Gowerton Parkway okay thanks

[@dyfansgwr8851]

Maybe a small country station with a small village

[@DuanLeadingham]

What year is that first hst

[@davefurnival94]

Welll done maybe a crossroad and just go to town on the sea nice side of it that would look well smart I think 🤔

[@davefurnival94]

And maybe one sideing aswell

[@davefurnival94]

And maybe a wash on the left hand track for your tmd and a head shunt from the wash to the shed maybe that wud look good

[@sub39h]

Great video - I was thinking that would a nuclear flask depot really be so close to a passenger station? I'd personally put it in the countryside section to add some visual/operational interest there. Happy modelling - keep up the good work.

[@GowertonParkway]

sub39h Hiya , look up Bridgwater & Southminster. The Nuclear flaskdepots are as close to the station , if not closer than on my layout.

[@ukdieselandelectricrailway1890]

That's looking really good... and thanks for the mention... always pleased to help a fellow modeller! I agree with you... leave that section for scenery only. It's oh-so-easy to clutter a layout with track and 'focus points'. My only criticism (and it's a small one), is that where the track from the yard joins on the mainline (at the new sceneic section)... you could do with a catch point, or a short headshunt. These are used to prevent runaway wagons/locos from running onto the mainline and causing a disaster. If you have a spare right-hand point, you can have a short headshunt and for something a bit different, you could have a sand drag, where the track goes into a pile of sand so runaways dig into the sand dragging the train to quick stop. www.flickr.com/photos/jaybee-1958/6112884194/

[@GowertonParkway]

UK Diesel and Electric Railway Modelling Hi Dave , I am definitely putting a catch point per your suggestion, I just don't have one spare , I hope to pick up a new one this weekend. Its on my list :-)

[@nicholasdebona8701]

can you do a video of you weathering a loco

[@brentleajunction]

Wow layout is coming on wish my layout was in my loft but mine is in the shed but its great there if it was in rhe house i wouldnt be allowed due to making noise up there wife will tell me off lol

[@GowertonParkway]

BRENTLEA JUNCTION It's not all fun and games in the loft , bloody beams lol

[@brentleajunction]

@@GowertonParkway bang to the head a few times lol

[@lancastrian123]

Less is more, that is my opinion. Stick to your plans and if you look about on the National Network. There are far less sidings than there used to be.

[@NS3644]

please, please no more track, prob too much as it is now. oh and isn't the track just a bit too close to the edge of the baseboard in the fiddle yard?

[@GowertonParkway]

NS3644 Where do you feel there is too much track ?

[@NS3644]

the fiddle yard for one, if you needed more room to put your rolling stock then maybe a helix downwards with a staging yard under the layout. Also you mentioned a country setting but how many country areas do you see with so much track. The freight yard and terminus is more suited to city areas rather than country areas. The more UK based layouts I see on youtube the more i notice they tend to cram nearly every square inch of layout with track rather than scenery. just my 2 cents worth.

[@GowertonParkway]

NS3644 I'm not sure I follow your points ... The freight yard is at the city end , and the country area is 2 track main line with a feed to a branch line. I don't feel that 2 tracks on a 2 ft board is too much track . Re the fiddle yard , the idea of it is to give as much storage as possible , hence the 9 roads. As this is non scenic it doesn't matter.

[@gregward2186]

Biggest mistake I see with modellers fill it with track keep it simple and flowing greg from bramleigh n gauge exhibition layout